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Revisiting Infotronics USA's "Auto-Droning" Project from 2002

GOLDEN CO (IFS) --  SDC OmniMedia Group's, Infotronics USA software developement division had been working on an aircraft auto-drone system for some time.  Kenneth Howard Smith, who was head of the small software firm out of Elizabeth, Colorado started working on this system for "taking over" an aircraft as it was flying.  

The term "Auto-droning" was coined to explain how the satellite guided system could automatically take control of an aircraft and guide it to another location.  The only setback to Infotronics USA's system was that it could not direct an aircraft to takeoff or land.

The concept was so far out there, very few companies or government agencies took Smith's idea seriously, except for the United States Government's Federal Aviation Administration.

Smith's idea was just to much to handle as 9/11 was just to fresh in the minds of the nation and the world.  Smith was politely asked to discontinue his work on this project by the FAA back in July 2002.  

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For Immediate Release 7 May 2012:
ADS-B Technologies Successfully Tests NextGen Air Traffic Surveillance Using The Globalstar Satellite Network

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ADS-B Technologies, LLC has announced the completion of the first public demonstration of its revolutionary space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic control surveillance system in the deep mountain passes of Alaska. The tests, conducted during the third week in April demonstrated conclusively that highly accurate, reliable and low latency surveillance is now possible at any altitude and over any terrain from virtually anywhere on earth.

"We chose the worst possible conditions for the test, assuming that if we could prove that an aircraft could be reliably tracked only a few hundred feet off the ground in a four thousand foot deep mountain pass, then it could be tracked just about anywhere else on earth," said Skip Nelson, ADS-B Technologies´ president. "The data that we collected from two aircraft - sometimes flying in close formation - clearly demonstrates that we have a viable system. Over-the-horizon, or space-based ADS-B is now a reality."

The new technology is called the ADS-B Link Augmentation System, or "ALAS". It is a true over-the-horizon air traffic surveillance system capable of delivering an uncorrupted 1090ES or UAT payload to an Air Traffic Control (ATC) automation system in real-time from remote, oceanic, or mountainous areas where a conventional line of sight connection to a terrestrial ADS-B ground station is either impossible, or impractical. ALAS is also designed to be unobtrusive and subordinate to conventional line of sight ADS-B and therefore will not interfere with normal payload delivery to other aircraft and to ground stations.

ADS-B Technologies has partnered with Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a world leader in satellite communications, to transmit the air traffic control data between the aircraft and its strategically placed satellite ground stations around the world. "We definitely prefer Globalstar´s relatively simple and straightforward "bent pipe" architecture for a safety centric business like air traffic surveillance," commented Mike Melum, ADS-B Technologies´ Chief Scientist. "There are fewer potential points of failure and so far, we see no technical barrier to tracking more than 3,000 aircraft in a roughly 1,000 mile diameter footprint from each Globalstar satellite. And, since all of the "brains" of the system remain on the ground rather than on satellites in space, maintenance, expansion and future modifications are going to be much easier and more economical to accomplish."

ALAS is designed to be a simple, economical and easily installed after market enhancement to virtually any 1090 MHz or 978 MHz ADS-B avionics source. User costs, some of which will be borne by the Air Navigation Service Providers and some by the aircraft operators themselves, are forecast to be significantly lower than the current rates associated with similar, yet less capable services like ADS-C.

"With Globalstar´s unique bent-pipe architecture, ground stations can be located close to air traffic control facilities in nations around the world," Nelson said. "This is not only safer and more efficient, but a nation´s ability to land its own ADS-B data within its own borders at a reasonable cost will encourage global harmonization and perhaps earlier worldwide adoption of ADS-B as a universal surveillance standard."

ALAS has been in development since 2009 and a fully certified version of the product is expected to be ready for market by mid 2014. Globalstar has already launched 18 of its 24 next generation low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and should be capable of covering most of the world´s busiest air routes by 2015. Full worldwide coverage, including north polar could be possible by 2017.

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“ONE” MUSIC VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xStYzUNWbCY Quotes “One” is five immaculate adult-orientated pop gems, each song worthy in its own right, but also working perfectly to achieve the kind of unified tone and texture that more artists should strive for. When you first listen to this Ep, you’ll be immediately struck by how good these songs are. And I mean how really good, ALL of them are.~ Rick Jamm, Jamsphere  She’s got total mastery over those pipes, and is able to inject soulful blues feelings, classic pop runs, and emotional closeness into her songs like nobody’s business.~ Middle Tennessee Music, www.midtnmusic.com The song (“One”) displays Mirva’s most uplifting and bright song-writing to date, blending her familiar pop rock vibes with a roomy, “arena” feel. I am talking about big drums, lush and big guitar lines (think U2) and hooks to die for. “One” feels like a step forward for Mirva, a testimony of her talent in evolution and continuous growth.~More More Sound, music blog Swedish Singer Mirva’s new album One allows space to wind its way through the sound, repeating melody lines and keeping the result uncluttered of interestingly extraneous rhythms. Effectively and cleverly Mirva increases appreciation for her music by funnelling it down to the basics and allowing it to grow organically into the full potential.-Alt Media, Australia  “One”- A luscious soul-soothing pop track from Mirva-Homebrew Radio, Australia  “Our listeners have lapped up the song “One” and they are requesting it each week.” ~ The Wednesday Motley Crew Radio Show, Australia “Really nice tune!” -Celebrity Danii Minogue talking about the song “One”  “I love it! You have your own unique sound, I like they way everything is put together.” George Espenlaub Radio Show “She has some Vocals that will blow you away! Check out her EP One”. -They Left Us Radio Show “Like a soft female Tom Waits ” -Zero Magazine “With total presence and a living atmosphere.. she is without a doubt an exiting artist -Joyzine “In one word – QUALITY” -J Fischer, East Side Radio , Australia “The intention to do something original  is a real given.” Sofie Nustad, muzic.se BIO Sweden born Singer and Songwriter Mirva, a.k.a Madelaine Vallin, has garnered a great deal of praise through the years for her sensitive style and fresh sound. After winning an award for “Best Vocalist In Western Sweden” in the late 90's, she created history with her debut release “We're Here Now” by becoming the first artist ever to release an eco-friendly album in Sweden (2006). Her song “One” is the first official single off the new EP by the same name. Infused with rich harmonies and bold arrangements, “One” is an upbeat, uplifting pop song with a feel-good vibe about unity and the need for solidarity in the world to create a sustainable future for all. During the latestAustralian Independent Music Awards (AIMA's), “One” landed her in 4th place in the Pop Category out of over 5000 participants. “One” was recently the official song for Save The Children Australia's “Mums Helping Mums” Campaign. The music video for “One” was recorded on the streets of Sydney and is a “guerilla-style” inspired peace video that has received a great deal of publicity from Peace Organisations all around the world. Mirva's new EP was recorded in her new hometown of Sydney, Australia, the EP was produced together with ARIA award- winning producer Braddon Williams (The Script, Beyonce, Il Divo, Kelly Clarkson) and has been described with words like “soul-soothing”,  “immaculate adult-orientated pop” and “hooks to die for”. Mirva is also a “Goodwill Ambassador” for “Global March For Peace And Unity”, an International Organisation that arranges Peace Walks in more than 55+ countries on International Peace Day. She has also written a book with the aim to help people find peace within themselves, the book is called“The Art of Soulful Living” and can be ordered through Mirva's website. LINKS Social Media: http://www.mirva.org http://www.facebook.com/mirvathesinger www.twitter.com/mirvathesinger